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Docker River Airport

IATA DKVICAO YDVR🇦🇺 Kaltukatjara
Coordinates
24.8595°S, 129.1222°E
Elevation
589 ft (180 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-NT
Time zone
Perth(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
3.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:43
Sunrise
06:08
Sunset
16:53
Civil dusk
17:18

About 10h 46m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Docker River Airport

Docker River Airport is a small airport in Kaltukatjara, Australia (ICAO YDVR, IATA DKV). It sits at an elevation of 589 ft (180 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 4,406 ft / 1,343 m. It observes Australia/Perth local time. The nearest airport is Tjukurla Airport (YJUK), about 36 nm to the nw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

YDVR

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 274,406 ft / 1,343 mCUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF125.000 MHz
MISCMISC125.300 MHz
MISCMISC122.100 MHz

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGNDFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGNDFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
DOCKER RIVER NT (YDVR) UNCRClass GATZGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Docker River Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Docker River Airport?

The ICAO code for Docker River Airport is YDVR, and its IATA code is DKV.

Where is Docker River Airport located?

Docker River Airport is small airport located in Kaltukatjara, Australia, at an elevation of 589 ft (180 m).

How many runways does Docker River Airport have?

Docker River Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,406 ft / 1,343 m.

What time zone is Docker River Airport in?

Docker River Airport is in the Australia/Perth time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Docker River Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Docker River Airport is approximately 3.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Docker River Airport?

The nearest airport to Docker River Airport is Tjukurla Airport (YJUK), about 36 nm to the nw, followed by Giles Airport and Blackstone Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Docker River Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.